Literary Word Search — Easy

Play a free online Literary word search puzzle. Difficulty: Easy. Find all 12 hidden words on the 10×10 grid below.

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Literary word list, defined

INFERENCE /ɪnˈfɛrəns/ · noun
The act of drawing a conclusion or making an educated guess based on evidence or reasoning. A conclusion or opinion formed on the basis of incomplete information. Related: deduction, conclusion, guess, assumption.
MOTIVE /məʊˈtɪv/ · noun, verb
A reason or motive for doing something; a person's reason for doing something. To give a reason or motive for doing something. Related: reason, cause, ground, excuse.
SIMILE /sɪˈmɪliː/ · noun
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison. Related: analogy, comparison, metaphor, allegory.
SIGNIFY /ˈsaɪnɪfaɪ/ · verb
To give a clear or authoritative indication of something, or to have a particular meaning. To serve as a sign or symbol of something. Related: indicate, signal, symbolize, represent.
SUBTEXT /sʌbtekst/ · noun
A part of a text that conveys a meaning that is different from, or in addition to, the literal meaning of the words used. This can include underlying emotions, attitudes, or intentions. Related: undercurrent, undertone, insinuation, hint.
SATIRE /ˈsætɪər/ · noun
A literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize or expose vices, follies, or abuses, often with the intention of reforming or correcting them. Related: irony, sarcasm, ridicule, parody.
RECITE /rɪˈsaɪt/ · verb
To repeat or recite words or phrases from memory, often in a formal or ritualistic manner. To deliver a speech or a poem, especially one that has been learned by heart. Related: repeat, quote, recite, rehearse.
THESIS /θɪˈsiːs/ · noun
A long, formal essay or dissertation, typically submitted for a degree at a university. A proposition or statement put forward for consideration or support. Related: dissertation, essay, treatise, argument.

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